Joe-

I checked my phone. No new messages or missed calls. Chris was still asleep in my arms. I texted her sister to let her know we were going home a little later. It was around two in the morning. I brushed her hair back. She shifted and I kissed her softly. She moaned and snuggled more into me. Running my fingers down her back, her body trembled.

"My love", I whispered.

Cora-

Getting a text from Joe letting me know they weren't coming home yet. I got up to get a glass of milk. My mom was in the kitchen crying.

"Mom", I said softly.

She jumped and wiped her face.

"Hi baby. What are you doing up?", she asked.

"Joe texted, they should be home soon", I said.

She nodded.

"Are you ok mom?", I asked.

"Yes sweetheart, just exhausted", she said.

"She's gonna be ok", I said.

She smiled at me.

"I know", she said.

She got up and hugged me. I watched her go to her room. I checked the trash can to find a bottle of wine, finished. Drinking my milk in silence, hoping this time around this house didn't turn upside down. Constant screaming matches between my parents, screaming matches between my mom and sister. My mother crying in the restroom when she thinks no one can hear her, my dad trying to get my mom to stop drinking, and my sister in her room, depressed. I sighed.

Christina-

Waking up in Joe's arms. Feeling warm and exhausted. I kissed his chin. He smiled. Opening one eye to look at me.

"Do we have to go home?", I asked.

"Not for a couple of more hours", he said, he was sucking on my neck.

Joe", I bit my lip and shut my eyes.

"How do you feel? I didn't hurt you too bad did I?", he asked.

"No", I said happily.

He smiled. He moved from beside me to between my legs. Using his hands to pull them apart. His lips hit mine.

"You're beautiful", he whispered as he pushed himself inside me.

"You won't think that in a few months", I said.

He stopped, his breathing was still heavy. I looked away from him.

"Hey", I felt him turn my face to look at him.

His expression was soft. His lips softly brushed mine, he started moving again. He buried his face in my neck and I kissed his shoulder, gripping his arms. He groaned, grabbing onto the handle of the car door again. When he pulled away, he sat up covering me with his sweater.

"I have always though you were beautiful, ever since the first time I saw you", he said.

I laughed softly sitting up beside him. He wrapped his arm around my back and pulled me close, kissing the side of my head.

"We were in kindergarten", I said.

"Babe, why do you think I pulled your hair", he said.

"Joe", I smacked his chest.

He laughed.

"Remember that time I spilled paint on you?", he asked.

"That wasn't funny or cute. I was crying", I said.

"That was my way of telling you I think your cute", he said smiling.

We laughed.

"I wanted to kick your ass so bad for that", I said.

He licked his lips.

"Even now when I tugged on your hair, all I could imagine was me laying beside you, kissing you, and running my fingers through your soft brown hair", he said smiling.

His finger traced my lips and then he ran his fingers through my hair. His forehead against mine.

"I meant what I said last night", he whispered.

I looked at him confused. He smiled.

"I do love you. I think I always have", he whispered.

I kissed him.

"You don't have to say it back, take your time", he said.

I heard his phone vibrate. He leaned over and picked it up.

"Its my brother", he said.

"Answer it, its almost time for us to go", I said.

I picked my clothes up and started getting dressed. He put his boxers on and then his pants. He got out of the car and called his brother back. I didn't hear yelling and I didn't see Joe get upset. I put my sweater on before getting off. I grabbed his shirt and sweater. It was pretty chilly.

"Yeah man, thanks", he said.

"Joe", he turned to look at me.

Smile on his face.

"You're definitely gonna get to meet her. Ok, I'll talk to you later", he said.

I handed him his shirt and sweater.

"Its pretty cold", I said.

He nodded and put his shirt on, then his sweater.

"What did he say?", I asked.

"Our parents are pretty pissed off", he said.

He cupped my face.

"I don't care. I loved you yesterday, last night, and this morning. I love you and I'll take whatever punishment comes", he said.

"We should head home, its a long drive", I said.

He nodded. I turned to get in his car, but he stopped me. He pushed me up against his car.

"Maybe we'll have time for one more when we get home", he said.

I smiled into the kiss.

"Its time to go big guy", I said.

He chuckled.

"Lets go", he said.

We arrived in the afternoon. Parking in front of my house. I sighed.

"Remember, I love you", he said softly.

"I love you too", I said.

He smiled and leaned over to kiss me. Getting off of his car and walking hand in hand to my house. My brothers and sister were sitting on the couch. Spotting his cousins and another guy I recognized as his brother. Joe smiled and pulled me towards him.

"Chris, this is my brother Matt. Matt, this is Chris", Joe said.

His brother smiled and hugged me tight.

"Great to finally meet you", he said.

"You too", I said.

His cousin came over.

"Hey pretty girl", Jon said smirking.

They hugged me and Joe groaned. Seeing as his cousins wouldn't let go.

"Ok, that's enough. Come on guys let go", Joe said.

He was now trying to pull them off of me. They let go and laughed at him. Joe wrapped his arms around my waist. Someone cleared their throat. We looked to see his dad. We both started towards the kitchen. He stopped us.

"Sorry sweetheart, only Joe", he said.

Joe nodded and turned to look at me.

"You're mine, together", he whispered.

I nodded and he kissed my forehead.

"We got her cousin", Josh said.

"That doesn't make me feel better", Joe said.

He went towards the kitchen and looked back at me. He smiled.